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The Best MPG Petrol Cars Ever

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These are the most efficient petrol cars ever made for the public roads.

  1. 1953 Messerschmitt KR175

    Fuel Economy: 122.8 mpg

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    (1953 - 1955)
    ...KR175
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    0.2 L Inline 1
    
    56 mph
    
    unavailable
    
    9 BHP
    
    122.8 mpg
    
    1 Door
    
    2 Seats
    
    51 L
    kg
    210 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a fuel economy of 122.8 mpg, the Messerschmitt KR175 takes first place.
    It's a 1 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1953 to 1955.
    It is also 4th in The Least Powerful Cars In The World.

  2. 1955 Messerschmitt KR200

    Fuel Economy: 100 mpg

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    (1955 - 1964)
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    0.2 L Inline 1
    
    62 mph
    
    unavailable
    
    10 BHP
    
    100 mpg
    
    1 Door
    
    2 Seats
    
    51 L
    kg
    210 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a fuel economy of 100 mpg, the Messerschmitt KR200 takes second place.
    It's a 1 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1955 to 1964.
    It is also 5th in The Least Powerful Cars In The World.

  3. 1965 Toyota Sports 800 (UP15)

    Fuel Economy: 87.6 mpg

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    (1965 - 1969)
    ...ports 800
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    0.8 L Flat 2
    
    96 mph
    
    18.6 seconds
    
    44 BHP
    
    87.6 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    580 kg
    Front - RWD
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    With a fuel economy of 87.6 mpg, the Toyota Sports 800 takes third place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats and was sold from 1965 to 1969.
    It is also 15th in The Highest MPG Convertibles Ever.

  4. 2015 Fiat 500 0.9 8v TwinAir S/S 86

    Fuel Economy: 74.3 mpg

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    (2015 - 2019)
    ...ir S/S 86
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    0.9 L Inline 2 Turbo
    
    107 mph
    
    11.0 seconds
    
    85 BHP
    
    74.3 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    185-610 L
    kg
    1,005 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 74.3 mpg, the Fiat 500 0.9 8v TwinAir S/S 86 takes joint fourth place.
    It's a 3 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats and was sold from 2015 to 2019.
    It is also 19th in The Best MPG Fiat Cars Ever.

  5. 2014 Peugeot 108 e-VTi 68 S/S

    Fuel Economy: 74.3 mpg

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    (2014 - 2021)
    ...Ti 68 S/S
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    1 L Inline 3
    
    99 mph
    
    14.6 seconds
    
    68 BHP
    
    74.3 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    196-780 L
    kg
    915 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 74.3 mpg, the Peugeot 108 e-VTi 68 S/S takes joint fourth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2021.
    It is also joint 59th in The Best MPG Peugeot Cars Ever.

  6. 2014 Peugeot 108 Top! e-VTi 68 S/S

    Fuel Economy: 74.3 mpg

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    (2014 - 2021)
    ...Ti 68 S/S
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    1 L Inline 3
    
    99 mph
    
    13.0 seconds
    
    68 BHP
    
    74.3 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    196-780 L
    kg
    915 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 74.3 mpg, the Peugeot 108 Top! e-VTi 68 S/S takes joint fourth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2021.
    It is also joint 59th in The Best MPG Peugeot Cars Ever.

  7. 1955 BMW Isetta 250

    Fuel Economy: 74.3 mpg

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    (1955 - 1963)
    ...setta 250
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    0.2 L Inline 1
    
    53 mph
    
    unavailable
    
    12 BHP
    
    74.3 mpg
    
    1 Door
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    350 kg
    Rear - RWD
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    With a fuel economy of 74.3 mpg, the BMW Isetta 250 takes joint fourth place.
    It's a 1 door RWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold from 1955 to 1963.
    It is also 6th in The Least Powerful Cars In The World.

  8. 1956 BMW Isetta 300

    Fuel Economy: 72.4 mpg

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    (1956 - 1963)
    ...setta 300
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    0.3 L Inline 1
    
    55 mph
    
    unavailable
    
    13 BHP
    
    72.4 mpg
    
    1 Door
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    350 kg
    Rear - RWD
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    With a fuel economy of 72.4 mpg, the BMW Isetta 300 takes eighth place.
    It's a 1 door RWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold from 1956 to 1963.
    It is also 7th in The Least Powerful Cars In The World.

  9. 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.0 ClearTec

    Fuel Economy: 70.6 mpg

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    (2016 - 2019)
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    1 L Inline 3
    
    107 mph
    
    13.6 seconds
    
    70 BHP
    
    70.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    235-912 L
    kg
    920 kg
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 70.6 mpg, the Mitsubishi Mirage 1.0 ClearTec takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2019.
    It is also joint 8th in The Best MPG Mitsubishi Cars Ever.

  10. 2014 Nissan Micra 1.2 Dig-S

    Fuel Economy: 70.6 mpg

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    (2014 - 2017)
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    1.2 L Inline 3 Supercharged
    
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    unavailable
    
    97 BHP
    
    70.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    285 L
    kg
    unavailable
    Front - FWD
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    With a fuel economy of 70.6 mpg, the Nissan Micra 1.2 Dig-S takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2017.
    It is also joint 19th in The Best MPG Nissan Cars Ever.

  11. 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.0 ClearTec

    Fuel Economy: 70.6 mpg

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    (2013 - 2016)
    ...ClearTec
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    1 L Inline 3
    
    107 mph
    
    13.6 seconds
    
    70 BHP
    
    70.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    235-912 L
    kg
    995 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 70.6 mpg, the Mitsubishi Mirage 1.0 ClearTec takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2016.
    It is also joint 8th in The Best MPG Mitsubishi Cars Ever.

  12. 2010 Nissan Micra 1.2 Dig-S

    Fuel Economy: 70.6 mpg

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    (2010 - 2014)
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    1.2 L Inline 3 Supercharged
    
    unavailable
    
    unavailable
    
    97 BHP
    
    70.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    285 L
    kg
    unavailable
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 70.6 mpg, the Nissan Micra 1.2 Dig-S takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2010 to 2014.
    It is also joint 19th in The Best MPG Nissan Cars Ever.

  13. 1957 BMW 600

    Fuel Economy: 69.7 mpg

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    (1957 - 1959)
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    0.6 L Flat 2
    
    68 mph
    
    unavailable
    
    26 BHP
    
    69.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    529 kg
    Rear - RWD
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    With a fuel economy of 69.7 mpg, the BMW 600 takes thirteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 1957 to 1959.
    It is also joint 18th in The Least Powerful Cars In The World.

  14. 2019 Peugeot 208 PureTech 75

    Fuel Economy: 68.9 mpg

    14th
    (2019 - 2024)
    ...reTech 75
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    1.2 L Inline 3
    
    108 mph
    
    13.2 seconds
    
    73 BHP
    
    68.9 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    311-1,106 L
    kg
    980 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg, the Peugeot 208 PureTech 75 takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2024.
    It is also joint 73rd in The Best MPG Peugeot Cars Ever.

  15. 2016 Volkswagen up! 1.0 60

    Fuel Economy: 68.9 mpg

    15th
    (2016 - 2023)
    ...p! 1.0 60
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    1 L Inline 3
    
    101 mph
    
    14.4 seconds
    
    59 BHP
    
    68.9 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    251-959 L
    kg
    934 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg, the Volkswagen up! 1.0 60 takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2023.
    It is also joint 82nd in The Best MPG Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  16. 2016 Volkswagen up! 1.0 75

    Fuel Economy: 68.9 mpg

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    (2016 - 2023)
    ...p! 1.0 75
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    1 L Inline 3
    
    107 mph
    
    13.5 seconds
    
    74 BHP
    
    68.9 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    251-959 L
    kg
    936 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg, the Volkswagen up! 1.0 75 takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2023.
    It is also joint 82nd in The Best MPG Volkswagen Cars Ever.

  17. 2016 Lancia Ypsilon 0.9 TwinAir 8v

    Fuel Economy: 68.9 mpg

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    (2016 - 2024)
    ...winAir 8v
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    0.9 L Inline 2 Turbo
    
    109 mph
    
    12.2 seconds
    
    84 BHP
    
    68.9 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    4-5 Seats
    
    245 L
    kg
    980 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg, the Lancia Ypsilon 0.9 TwinAir 8v takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 4-5 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2024.
    It is also 5th in The Best MPG Lancia Cars Ever.

  18. 2015 Vauxhall KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX

    Fuel Economy: 68.9 mpg

    18th
    (2015 - 2019)
    ...0 ecoFLEX
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    1 L Inline 3
    
    106 mph
    
    13.9 seconds
    
    74 BHP
    
    68.9 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    206-1,013 L
    kg
    939 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg, the Vauxhall KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 5 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats and was sold from 2015 to 2019.
    It is also joint 45th in The Best MPG Vauxhall Cars Ever.

  19. 2014 Citroën C1 VTi 68

    Fuel Economy: 68.9 mpg

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    (2014 - 2022)
    ...C1 VTi 68
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    1 L Inline 3
    
    98 mph
    
    14.3 seconds
    
    68 BHP
    
    68.9 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    196-780 L
    kg
    915 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg, the Citroën C1 VTi 68 takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2022.
    It is also joint 49th in The Best MPG Citroën Cars Ever.

  20. 2014 Citroën C1 Airscape VTi 68

    Fuel Economy: 68.9 mpg

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    (2014 - 2022)
    ...pe VTi 68
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    1 L Inline 3
    
    98 mph
    
    14.3 seconds
    
    68 BHP
    
    68.9 mpg
    
    3-5 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    196-780 L
    kg
    915 kg
    Front - FWD
    All Specs

    With a fuel economy of 68.9 mpg, the Citroën C1 Airscape VTi 68 takes joint fourteenth place.
    It's a 3-5 door FWD Hatchback with 4 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2022.
    It is also joint 49th in The Best MPG Citroën Cars Ever.

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